How To Fix 54264 - Attendance/absence type & & for the period is not in table T554S

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Attendance/absence type & & for the period is not in table T554S

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54264 - Attendance/absence type & & for the period is not in table T554S ?

  The SAP error message 54264 indicates that there is an issue with the attendance or absence type specified in the system for a particular period. Specifically, it means that the attendance/absence type you are trying to use is not found in the table T554S, which is the table that stores the configuration for attendance and absence types in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The attendance/absence type you are trying to use has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Type: The type you are trying to use may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Period Issue: The specified period may not be valid for the attendance/absence type.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the following path:
  
  Personnel Management -> Time Management -> Attendance/Absence -> Define Attendance/Absence Types.
  
  
  Verify if the attendance/absence type in question is defined in the system. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Type:
  
  Ensure that the attendance/absence type you are using is correctly spelled and corresponds to the types defined in T554S.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Ensure that the period you are trying to use is valid for the specified attendance/absence type. You can check the validity dates in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the time management data. You can use transaction codes like PT60 (Time Evaluation) to check for errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the types, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T554S: This table contains the definitions for attendance and absence types, including their characteristics and validity periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PT50 (Time Evaluation), and PT60 (Time Evaluation) for managing attendance and absence records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to attendance/absence types and error message 54264.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the attendance/absence types are correctly configured in your SAP system.